Today Vatican firefighters installed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Connected to a stove in the chapel where the ballots will be burned during the upcoming conclave that begins on May 7, the chimney will signal to the world whether a new pope has been elected.

Learn where (and when) to watch for white smoke: https://rebrand.ly/tch-smokewatch

(Photos by Lola Gomez/Catholic News Service)

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